James Waters

James E. Waters died suddenly on February 5, 2007 at age 75. He lived in Palm Desert for three years, and before that in the Sacramento area from 1966 until 2004 where he had a career with the California State Department of Education. Before that he was a teacher, principal, and superintendent, in small school districts.

In his career, Jim had a commitment for children, education and schools which he carried throughout his life. He himself was a graduate of Long Beach State, and received a doctorate from the University of Southern California. In his work, he visited many of the schools throughout California.

Jim's hobbies and passions included friends, tennis, and travel. He valued greatly the friendships here in Palm Desert, as well as the other places he lived. He always saw the best in people, and appreciated all for who they were. He will be greatly missed by friends and family.

There will be a memorial celebration on March 11, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Silver Sands Racquet Club in Palm Desert.